We Believe In Recognition of International Women’s Day Women in Politics Panel & Reception
AN INVITATION
Women in Politics Panel
In Recognition of International Women’s Day
Women in Politics Panel & Reception
Libby Davies, Member of Parliament, 1997-2015; Panel moderator Bowinn Ma, MLA, North Vancouver-Lonsdale; Panelist Jane Thornthwaite, MLA, North Vancouver-Seymour; Panelist 3rd panelist to be announced
Friday, March 6, 2020 Reception starts at 5 p.m. followed by the panel at 6 p.m. Location: CapU Lonsdale at the Shipyards 125 Victory Ship Way #250, North Vancouver
It’s been a few months since our early morning breakfast event, and I’d like to thank you once again, for your support of women’s education at CapU.
In connection with International Women’s Day, please join us, March 6th, at CapU Lonsdale for a special panel forum. In partnership with the Capilano University Students Union, we are hosting a panel of female political leaders to discuss the challenges, intricacies and opportunities of being a woman in BC politics.
It’s also a great opportunity to see our new CapU Lonsdale satellite campus in the Shipyards!
Refreshments will be served before the panel kicks off. This engaging panel is our way of acknowledging your support of women’s education at CapU. If you would like to attend, please respond directly to
Capilano University is named after Chief Joe Capilano, an important leader of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) Nation of the Coast Salish people. We respectfully acknowledge that our campuses are located on the territories of the Lil’wat, Musqueam, Sechelt (shíshálh), Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations
Here are the 6 Resolutions for discussion. Our Club will have an opportunity to provide detailed feedback. After national feedback, these 6 Resolutions will be presented to the 2020 AGM to to be held in Ottawa June 18-20.
Resolutions to be discussed:
Resolution Number
Name of the Proposer
Title
Resolution 1
CFUW
Markham-Unionville
Canada Health Act and Common Application of
Medically Necessary Services
Resolution 2
CFUW
Ottawa
Payday Loans
Resolution 3
CFUW
Stratford
Achieving the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
Resolution 4
CFUW
Stratford
Climate Emergency – Declarations and Action Plans
Resolution 5
UWC Vancouver
Protecting
Children from Exposure and Access to Pornography and Sexual Violence on the
Internet
Resolution 6
UWC Vancouver
Enforcement of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act
Proposed Resolutions – AGM 2020 February 14, 2020 The proposed resolutions for consideration at the CFUW Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held next June 18 – 20, 2020 in Ottawa, are now available! Clubs can access the details of the proposed resolutions here or go to the membership website here. Reminder: Amendments Guidelines Amendments should be designed to make a better resolution.The Amendment Form may be completed and returned to the resolution’s designated email address as attachments.
Doors open at 7:00 pm; presentation begins at 7:30 pm
Royal Canadian Legion, Community Room 123 West 15th, North Vancouver
Who is the Seniors Advocate in BC?
How is this
organization structured to meet the needs of BC Seniors?
How does the office of Senior Advocate (OSA) affect our community?
On March 19, 2014, the Government of British Columbia announced the appointment of Isobel Mackenzie as Canada’s first Seniors Advocate. The Office of Seniors Advocate was the first office of its kind in Canada
As the voice of seniors in B.C., Ms. Mackenzie has a broad
mandate to monitor and review system-wide issues affecting the well being of seniors
and raise awareness about resources available to them. The Advocate also makes
recommendations to government and those who deliver seniors’ services related
to health care, personal care, housing, transportation and income support.
The yearly reports, Monitoring Seniors Services, focus
on key services in the province that fall under the Advocate’s legislated
mandate. It highlights where seniors’ needs are being met and where
improvements are most needed. Access to
health care, appropriate housing, adequate transportation, enough income to
meet basic needs such as food, shelter and medicines and protection from abuse
and neglect are key to the health and well being of seniors.
Ms. Mackenzie has over 20 years experience working in the provincial and community context with seniors in home care to community services with paid and volunteer staff. Her work in implementation of a new model of dementia care has become national best practice.
Join us Thursday, February 13 at 7:30 pm
(Doors open at 7:00 pm, presentation begins at 7:30 pm)
Following a presentation, time will be given for audience discussion about local and provincial issues.
Presentation takes place at:
Royal Canadian Legion, Community Room 123 West 15th, North Vancouver
For more information or to attend this program contact Cfuwnv2@gmail.com
Thank you CFUW North Vancouver , your work in the community makes a difference.
As part of our Christmas Celebrations in December, CFUW North Vancouver ‘s Program Committee Chair , Wendy Mickleson organized a campaign at Christmas to donate suitable gifts for the Hollyburn Family Services Society and the Youth Safe House. We donated 28 pairs of pajamas, 50 pairs of socks, 14 pairs of underwear, 10 pairs of gloves and assorted hats and scarves. This is a direct service project that our makes a real difference for Youth in our community.
Stay tuned for more opportunities to contribute to our community here in North Vancouver.
Please see Paul Butler’s thank you below.
A message from Paul Butler
To North Van University Women’s Club,
On behalf of Hollyburn Family Services Society, and the Youth Safe House the staff and clients would like to express appreciation for the very generous donations. With your donations, we were able to provide every youth with gifts this year. Many of the clients we serve were so thankful and emotional for what you have all done. Thanks to you, there were smiles on many faces!
One of our youth did not think they would have a Christmas this year but once she received her gifts, she commented, “This has made my Christmas”. One of the other youth at the Safe House commented, “This is the best Christmas I’ve had in a long time”. The youth asked were all the gifts came from, when told, she commented “I didn’t think anyone would care about us”. Attached in this email is some pictures of the staff working hard in Santa’s workshop.
All General meetings are the 2nd Thursday of the months listed
Program
Details
September October November 2019
Speaker
and Business Meeting
7:00 pm Social 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm Note in November meeting, special planning for December Christmas Event
December 2019
No speaker/ no business meeting.
Note Meeting begins at 6:30pm Potluck dinner, Silent Auction, and social
Happy New Year
January/February
2020
Speaker
and Business Meeting
7:00 pm Social 7: 30 pm to 9:30
February
2020
Speaker
and Business Meeting
7:00
pm Social 7:30 pm to 9:30
March
2020
Resolutions
discussion and motions
6:30
pm -9:00
Social and potluck dinner.
.
April /May 2020
Speaker
and Business Yearly AGM is in May
business meeting
Social 7:00 pm Meeting 7:30 pm to 9:00
June
Year End Dinner S 6:30 -9:30
Until further notice, all meetings will be held in small groups outdoors or done virtually though Zoom or other virtual platform.
PROGRAMS FALL 2020 -JUNE 2021
STREAM KEEPERS
October 4, 2020: North Shore Stream Keepers Tour
An outdoor, interesting and informative tour with members of the North Shore Stream Keepers (NSSK) Society took place on October 7. Starting in Bridgeman Park, we had an opportunity to visit a once polluted stream that this group has been successful in restoring. Fish have now returned. The group has done significant restoration along Mosquito Creek in collaboration with the Squamish Nation, City of North Vancouver and others. The tour was attended by 19 people, properly distanced, as we toured the off- channel habitat of Keith Creek, Bridgman Park and 2 projects in the estuary. The positive feedback from the group included appreciate that in a time when the new construction of the Lynn Creek Interchange took place, conservation of the water and land was taken care of at the same time. Thanks and congratulations to our local Steam Keepers group.
October: A Webinar: Building Knowledge and Understanding of Indigenous People
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES OF CANADA: A TWO PART SERIES
A Webinar: Building Knowledge and Understanding of Indigenous People
Based on a University of Alberta course, this webinar that will give members
historical information through variety of perspectives and resources.
1600-1960 -Building Relationships from Positive to Toxic
1970 – 2020 and beyond
How do we build positive relationships as we move into the future?
Do we have the mindset and tools to do this?
PRESENTED VIA ZOOM ACCESS
OCTOBER 8: Session 1
OCTOBER 15: Session 2
NOVEMBER 12:
Speaker: Gary Little, retired Vancouver School District Administrator: Gary Little, a retired Vancouver School District administrator, will discuss the story of Joe Calendino who transitioned from Hell’s Angel to a community leader. Gary will speak about the impact Joe has had on youth in the greater Vancouver area and beyond and talk about the shifting landscape involved gang recruitment, drug use and preventative initiatives that are underway to deal with this growing problem in our society.
ARCHIVED PROGRAMS
January 9, 2020
Speaker: Andrew Fowler, Expedia Cruise CentresTravel Questions Answered!
Andrew Fowler, a partner with Expedia Cruise Centres addressed many of our travel questions. Topics includes the benefits of using a travel agent, the importance of Travel Insurance, independent and escorted tours, land and cruise travel, group and solo travel.
February 13, 2020
Excellent Presentation by Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate Isabel reviewed the philosophy and work of the office of the Seniors’ Advocate Office as they monitor and analyze seniors services and issues in BC and make recommendations to government and service providers to address current systemic issues.
March 12, 2020 ResolutionsDue to Covid 19 This was done virtually Facilitators: This session was led by members who are familiar with both Provincial and National CFUW Organizations. Eight resolutions were passed and became CFUW National Policy in August 2020
April 9, 2020 Community Partnerships with Capilano University Cancelled Due to Covid-19What could a community partnership with Capilano University look like? How can CapilanoUniversity enhance our community? What key connections can make a difference? What can the community do to support Capilano University as they operate across the North Shore in a variety of campus locations including the new site at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Join a panel of Capilano university faculty and be part of the informative and important conversation.
May 14, 2020
To Hell and Back RE-scheduled November 12, 2020 Zoom Access
Speaker: Gary Little, retired Vancouver School District Administrator: Gary Little, a retired Vancouver School District administrator, will discuss the story of Joe Calendino who transitioned from Hell’s Angel to a community leader. Gary will speak about the impact Joe has had on youth in the greater Vancouver area and beyond and talk about the shifting landscape involved gang recruitment, drug use and preventative initiatives that are underway to deal with this growing problem in our society.
June 11, 2020 Annual Dinner at Seymour Golf and Country Club Cancelled due to Covid-19
Elspeth BradburyWildlife in West Vancouver –in Painting, Poetry, and Music’ by Elspeth Bradbury Cancelled due to Covid-19
Archived Meetings September 2019 -June 2020
Program January -June 2020
CFUW North Vancouver
January 9, 2020
Speaker: Andrew Fowler, Expedia Cruise CentresTravel Questions Answered!
Andrew Fowler, a partner with Expedia Cruise Centres addressed many of our travel questions. Topics includes the benefits of using a travel agent, the importance of Travel Insurance, independent and escorted tours, land and cruise travel, group and solo travel.
.
February 13, 2020 Excellent Presentation by the
Isabel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate
Isabel and her team reviewed the philosophy and work of the office of the Seniors’ Advocate as they monitor and analyze seniors services and issues in BC and make recommendations to government and service providers to address current systemic issues.
March 12, 2020
Resolutions Due to Covid 19 This was done virtually
Facilitators: This session will be led by members who are familiar with both Provincial and National CFUW Organizations.
Members will consider both Provincial and National Resolutions and/or proposed amendments to the CFUW Articles and ByLaws. submitted for the Provincial AGM ( May 2020 Kelowna) and the National AGM (June , Ottawa)
April 9, 2020
Community Partnerships with Capilano University Cancelled Due to Covid-19
What could a community partnership with Capilano University look like? How can CapilanoUniversity enhance our community? What key connections can make a difference? What can the community do to support Capilano University as they operate across the North Shore in a variety of campus locations including the new site at the Shipyards in North Vancouver. Join a panel of Capilano university faculty and be part of the informative and important conversation.
May 14, 2020
To Hell and Back
Speaker: Gary Little, retired Vancouver School District Administrator
Gary Little, a retired
Vancouver School District administrator, will discuss the story of Joe
Calendino who transitioned from Hell’s Angel to a community leader. Gary will
speak about the impact Joe has had on youth in the greater Vancouver area and
beyond and talk about the shifting landscape involved gang recruitment, drug
use and preventative initiatives that are underway to deal with this growing
problem in our society.
June 11, 2020
Annual Dinner at Seymour Golf and Country Club
Cancelled due to Covid-19
Speaker : Elspeth Bradbury
Elspeth BradburyWildlife in West Vancouver –in Painting, Poetry, and Music’ by Elspeth Bradbury Cancelled due to Covid-19
September 2019 Fall and Winter Gardening
Jennifer Swan a local gardening expert demonstrated how to create a fall planter and answered a wide range of questions for successful winter gardening for our Zone. The planters she demonstrated had an added bonus in that they produce a beautiful array of colourful bulbs in early spring. Garden works donated a fall basket and $107.00 was raised for the Education Trust Fund.
October 10, 2019
All Candidates Meeting :
Federal Election October 21, 2019
Under the able leadership of
Cathy Harvey, members of both North and West Vancouver CFUW and their guest
spent an informative evening with
Justine Bell, NDP; George Orr. Green Party Candidate; Andrew Saxton,
Conservative Party of Canada and Jonathon Wilkinson, Liberal Party of Canada. SFU Professor Emeritus Marjorie Griffin
Cohen moderated the evening. The themes developed along with written questions from the audience addressed
issue including national child care,
Pharmacare, poverty and housing affordability, pension security and climate
change.
November 14, 2019
Women and Music: A Musical and Historical Perspective
His presentation focused on three very different types of women composers/singers starting in the Middle Ages. Mr. Van Wyck is a passionate believer in music’s ability to inspire and created community.
Among his many titles, Gerry
is the found of Pacific Spirit Choir in 1995, and is the popular Choir Director
at West Vancouver United Church. He was
awarded 2003 FANS Legacy Award by the North Shore Arts Community
In addition to being both entertaining and informative, Gerry’s presentation filled the participants with an appreciation and joy of music.
December 12, 2019
Christmas Social was enjoyed with members and guests
CFUW WV is hosting a Tea to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of CFUW. Please join us on September 13 from 2 pm to 4 pm in the Marine Room at the WV Seniors Activity Centre, 695 21st St, West Vancouver.
We’re Celebrating and You’re Invited to the CFUW North Vancouver Ukulele Singalong celebrating the 100th anniversaries of the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) and Graduate Women International (GWI)
When: Sunday, June 9th 2019
Where: Community Meeting Room
Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 118
123 15th Avenue East, North Vancouver
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm. (Please arrive about 1:45)
Cost: FREE
We will be playing and singing a sampling of 100 years of songs from WWI to 2019.
Everyone welcome but please register at cfuwnvwv@vcn.bc.ca so that we have an idea of numbers.
Ukulele players should bring their own music stands and songbook if possible.
Songbook available at: CLICK HERE – if you find you cannot access the link, use your browser to connect to: https://cfuwnvwv.vcn.bc.ca/files/2019/05/Ukulele-Singalong-Book.pdf
And YES! There will be cake!
We ask for a small donation from everyone to defray costs. Any surplus to go to our scholarship fund.
Cathy Leugner and Alison Hutchison from the CFUW Nelson club will present the work they have been doing meeting with and supporting, several ex-FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints) women. These women have organized a group called “SafetyNet in the Kootenays” (SNK).
The intent of the group is to help
others who have left Bountiful and are navigating the world beyond the FLDS
closed community. Nelson Club members have been working with these former
Bountiful residents, and helping SNK to arrange face-to-face meetings with
politicians and community support agencies.
At the 2018 CFUW AGM, Cathy and Alison did an inspiring presentation. The May 9 North Vancouver session will include stories told by ladies who have come from Bountiful as well as a short video clip featuring one SNK lady talking about her background and experiences. This presentation will focus on how CFUW Nelson can provide on-going support and represents a unique perspective on how women can receive support to become independent within the context of their communities.
CFUW North Vancouver’s major scholarship fundraising event of the year is coming soon. Reserve Wednesday, May 8h, 2019 for our annual FUNDRAISING PLAY NIGHT at Deep Cove’s Shaw Theatre.
First Impressions Theatre Group will present “DUETS” by
PETER QUILTER—-a thought provoking four part comedy. “A gloriously funny
examination of the chaotic world of love, relationships and why the grass is
never greener. Duets is a hilarious tribute to the strength and madness of the
human heart.”
TIME: Doors open at 7pm, theatre doors open at 7:30 pm and
play begins at 8pm.
TICKET PRICE: $27.00 each. Tickets available from members or,
if any left, at the door.
Light refreshments will be served and wine is available for
purchase from the theatre volunteers.
Please help support our scholarship fund which helps at least
one young graduating female student from each North Vancouver secondary school
pursue her chosen post-secondary education and our similarly-intended endowment
funds at Capilano University, BCIT, Simon Fraser University and UBC, where we
are currently trying to raise $50,000 for its endowment.
